[CR]Re: My last 55cm NOS Colnago frame and fork

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From: "Retrofan531" <Retrofan531@allegiance.tv>
Cc: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:02:57 -0600
Subject: [CR]Re: My last 55cm NOS Colnago frame and fork

This Colnago Conic SLX frame and fork has been sold to an Oklahoma rider.

Thanks for your interest!

Frank Phillips
McAlester, OK


----- Original Message -----
From: Retrofan531
Cc: Classic Rendezvous
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:53 PM
Subject: FS: My last 55cm NOS Colnago frame and fork



> I was going to keep this one for myself, but I am going with a longer top
> tube so this one is up for sale.
>
> This beautiful frame, circa 1988, measures 55cm from the center of the
> bottom bracket to the top of the top tube, or 53.5cm from the center of the
> bottom bracket to the center of the top tube, with a 54cm top tube. The
> frame has a striking hot pink to mint green fade paint scheme with a fish
> net effect at the paint transitions. This frame was made in Italy of
> Columbus SLX Spiral Conic steel tubing designed especially for Colnago. The
> down tube is custom tapered for this Colnago Conic model. It is wider at the
> bottom for stiffness when sprinting or climbing, much like the philosophy
> behind the Serotta Colorado Concept tubing.
>
> The frame has the Colnago ace of clubs pantographed into the top of the seat
> stays and bottom bracket shell, bottom chromed head tube lug, and brake
> bridge stay. The Colnago ace of clubs is cut out of the bottom of the bottom
> bracket shell, and the word COLNAGO is engraved into the bottom of the
> shell.
>
> The chromed 1" threaded fork has the Colnago ace of clubs pantographed in
> the top of the fork crown and the word "COLNAGO" pantographed in the side of
> the fork crown. The head tube lugs, drive side chainstay, and rear dropouts
> are chromed also.
>
> The rear spacing is 130mm, head tube length is 124mm, and the fork steerer
> is 1" threaded and 169mm tall. This frame has adjustable rear horizontal
> Campagnolo Campy dropouts (screws not included), braze-on front derailleur
> tab and down tube shifter bosses, derailleur cable guides under the bottom
> bracket shell, two sets of water bottle bosses, pump peg, and the rear brake
> cable is routed inside the top tube.
>
> There are no dings or dents.this bike is in wonderful condition. A
> nine-speed Shimano Ultegra wheel fits perfectly in the rear dropouts. There
> may be a few very tiny marks from being in storage for 15 years or so but
> you would have to look for them to find them. The chrome on the right chain
> stay, head tube lugs, and fork is shiny and bright. The frame has been
> completely treated inside the tubes with Boeshield T-9 rust prevention
> spray. This frame will turn heads wherever you go.it is stunningly
> beautiful! It also will provide you with a wonderful ride that you can only
> experience on a Colnago.
>
> Lots of free pictures for the asking. $525 professionally packed, shipped,
> and insured to the lower 48 United States.
>
> Frank Phillips
> McAlester, OK